3rd and 4th Grade Activities : Page 42

Shrimp are dredged in sweet rice flour and shredded coconut and baked till they're crisp and golden.

Along with being an interesting science activity, dehydrated strawberries are also tasty â and healthy!

Let your child step into the main character's shoes as they keep track of the setting, events, and names of characters in the story by keeping a journal.

In this activity, your child will write and draw about a time when they acted in ways that illustrated responsibility, kindness, or integrity. They will also reflect on what it felt like to have control over their choices and behaviors.

Show your fourth grader how to design and print his own chop, a Chinese "signature" of sorts that uses calligraphic characters or motifs.

This school year, have your child decorate his very own clip board and watch him do his homework in style!

Dress up a plain old pen with this pretty craft that's great for back-to-school time.

Your child will create adorable baby footprints using his hand and fingers!

This Christmas gnome hails from Scandinavia. A Christmas gnome, also known as a nisse, gives gifts on Christmas.

Construct some glittery ring bling with this ring bracelet craft.

This activity will give your child a chance to practice threading a needle, and she'll end up with a fun and unique hair band!

Give your third grader's reading and writing skills a stretch: have her create a Care Manual for your pet the next time your family goes away.

By selecting a pattern and carefully repeating it on the entire surface of a pumpkin, your child will transform a simple garden vegetable into a work of art.

Your third grader will love both recreating and dressing up as his favorite reptile with this frightening crocodile jaw costume!

Make over an old shirt that's destined for the thrift shop with this heart cut-out craft for Valentine's Day.

Homemade breakfast bars with chocolate and cherries make a tasty to-go breakfast for Valentine's Day. Whip up a batch of homemade breakfast bars with your kid.

Check out this sweet recipe idea perfect for celebrating Dia de los Muertos.

Looking for something to do on a slow afternoon? Try cornhole, a simple and fun tossing game. Make your own set with a few things from the recycling bin.

Does your young writer need more details to beef up her writing? Why not make it fun by mixing in some creative artwork, and take her writing to the next level.

Your fourth grader will improve her hand-eye coordination making catnip mice, and you'll finally have a use for all those mate-less socks in the laundry room!

Attention, Anglophiles! Get your fill of artsy crafts and historical fun with this jewelry project.

This spider mobile activity encourages learning about the science of motion, air currents and art.

Bend, twist, squish and press a paper bag into a tree! Once it's finished, your child's Halloween tree will look like it came right out of a scary fairy tale.

Bring a bit of the fun of Yuan Xiao Jie to your home with this lantern activity. Happy New Year!

Celebrate autumn with a seasonal bash. Welcome the fall with a festive party for your little one and her friends, full of crafts, snacks and fun games.

Check out this fun and easy-to-play guessing game that will build your child's geometry vocabulary.

Skip boring oatmeal and toast for a creative breakfast treat that is sure to delight and charm!

What's the best way to make DIY compost? Kids will learn about aerobic and anaerobic decomposition while learning to appreciate the value of composting.

Create a brush pile to help wintering wildlife stay warm and cozy through the winter.

The words of great thinkers throughout the ages have changed the course of history. Have your kid find an inspiring quote and create a work of art around it.